environment, ecology and biodiversity
IN RESEARCH, DESIGN & POLICY
In conversation with Manu Bhatnagar
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Natural Heritage Division [NHD] of INTACH is actively involved in addressing larger environmental issues of biodiversity and habitat, through sustainable use of natural resources, in the realm of planning and design all over the country. The work is multiscalar, multidisciplinary and diverse.
In a special feature, Manu Bhatnagar, Principal Director discusses the journey of the Division and its vision.
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“Natural Heritage” and “Architectural Heritage” at INTACH
In some cases built heritage is set in formal landscapes and in other cases heritage buildings may have large premises of which only a small fraction may be a formal landscape whereas the greater area may be a wildscape. For example, in many forts, the large enclosed areas are wild hosting habitats and wildlife refuges. This may even happen within cities [eg. Tughlaqabad] and certainly in the countryside where many forts are actually a part of wildlife sanctuaries [eg. Ranthambhor]. Settings such as Neermahal in Tripura’s Rudrasagar lake require knowledge of limnology. Jalmahal lake, Jaipur, with its lake palace requires a joint effort. Even in formal landscapes [eg. Roshanara Bagh in Delhi or Pinjore Gardens] natural heritage is rich in both flora and fauna which complements the built heritage. Thus, depending on the project characteristics, there is scope for a joint effort. In other instances, however, there is no overlap.
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